Mack Trucks Starts Production of All-New Anthem Regional-Haul Truck
Mack Trucks has begun production of the all-new Mack Anthem, a redesigned regional-haul truck with improved fuel efficiency and maneuverability.
- up to 10%
- $5,000
- $405 million
What Happened
Mack Trucks announced production of the all-new Mack Anthem at its Lehigh Valley Operations in Pennsylvania. The truck is designed for regional-haul applications and offers improved maneuverability with a shorter 113.5-inch bumper-to-back-of-cab length and a redesigned hood that improves forward visibility by 12%.
- up to 10% improvement
- 113.5 inches (shorter)
- 12% closer to front bumper
“The all-new Anthem represents more than a decade of engineering innovation, delivering practical solutions that address the real challenges facing today's regional-haul operations.”
Why this matters
The new Anthem aims to help regional-haul operators cut fuel costs and improve driver recruitment with enhanced comfort and connectivity features.
Terms in This Story
- Regional-haul
- Trucking operations that transport goods over medium distances, often within a region, involving frequent stops and tighter routes.
- BBC
- Bumper-to-back-of-cab, a measurement from the front bumper to the back of the cab, affecting maneuverability and length restrictions.
- Class 8
- The heaviest class of trucks in the US, with a gross vehicle weight rating over 33,000 pounds, used for heavy-duty hauling.
- mDRIVE
- Mack's automated manual transmission designed for fuel efficiency and performance, available in multiple speeds.
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